1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 235 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Statesman | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Statesman | 930 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |